Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92
Shuntaro Tanikawa, who pioneered modern Japanese poetry, poignant but conversational in its divergence from haiku and other ...
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Worlds in Color and Word: A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Themes in Art and Literature
Art, literature, and painting are vital means of expressing human experiences, emotions, beliefs, and values .
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Discover the Remarkable Paintings of Three Japanese Americans Whose Life Stories Are Told Through Their Work
A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II incarceration ...
The Flowers Celebrated in Festivals Across Japan
The colorful blooms of azaleas light up public spaces and private gardens.
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Japan's sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine's appeal
The religious connotations of sake are evident at the brewery. The big cedar-leaves ball hanging under the eaves is a symbol ...
Booker Prize-winner Samantha Harvey: ‘It can be hard to write from a white British perspective’
Before Tuesday night, the author Samantha Harvey had got used to thinking of herself as a bit of an underdog. “It’s not out ...
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The bond between the Japanese and animals as seen in ukiyo-e
What kind of relationship did Japanese people and animals have during the early modern ... They were considered messengers of ...
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Step out of your comfort zone with these 10 new-in-paperback releases
From a fun romance to a dark thriller, escape the stress of the upcoming holiday season with one of these 10 new paperbacks.
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Japanese shoppers are entering their spending era. Not all luxury brands stand to benefit.
A mix of the strengthened yen due to Japanese government intervention and economic uncertainty abroad appears to have slowed Japan's shopping boom. Still, while the tourist spending may have faded ...